Trump Puts Iran on Notice

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Title: Trump Puts Iran on Notice
Date: July 29, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera, with FOX News reporters
Podcast: FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

In this episode, the Fox News Hourly Update provides a fast-paced briefing on major breaking news and national stories. The headline is President Trump's stern warning to Iran following recent missile attacks on U.S. troops. The episode also covers international security developments, White House updates, economic news, disaster reports from Japan, entertainment headlines, and a high-profile legal case involving Tony Romo.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Escalating Tensions with Iran

• Missile Attack: Tehran fired five ballistic missiles toward U.S. troops stationed in Jordan.

• U.S. Response: President Trump emphasizes impending U.S. retaliation and keeps open the possibility for a diplomatic resolution.

  "It was a different group than we're dealing with. They've already apologized, but, you know, we got to smack them a little bit."
  — President Trump [00:19]

  "If we get there with an agreement at some point. But we're going to hit them very hard."
  — President Trump [00:34]

• Security in the Region: There were also drone strikes on two natural gas ships at an Egyptian port; responsibility is unclear.

2. International Relations: China’s Stance

• Amid concerns China is selling weapons to Iran, President Trump relays that President Xi has denied any such involvement.

  "President Xi told him he would not partake."
  — Lisa Lacera summarizing Trump’s comment [00:46]

3. Domestic Updates: Major Infrastructure Investment

• President Trump announces a $20 billion renovation for Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C.

• The project features pedestrian glass bridges, more gates, and a new garage for 30,000 vehicles.

  "You'll walk right across the street and you'll have a glass bridge, a number of glass bridges that will go right into the terminal."
  — President Trump [01:01]

4. Voting Rights: Wisconsin Absentee Ballots

• A judge rules Wisconsin voters who already submitted absentee ballots for the state’s primary cannot void or re-cast their ballots.

5. Federal Reserve Decision & Wall Street Reaction

• Fed Chair Kevin Warsh announces the central bank will not adjust key interest rates for the fifth time in a row.

  "The economy is showing impressive resilience even with recent shocks. The trends are positive and reveal solid growth."
  — Fed Chair Kevin Warsh [01:28]

• Wall Street reacts negatively:

  • Dow: -1163 points
  • NASDAQ: -433 points
  • S&P: -112 points

6. Public Health Initiatives

• Fed Chair Warsh highlights UnitedHealth Group’s projects to improve community health, lower A1C in Minnesota, and support doula services to reduce underweight births in South Carolina. [02:00]

7. Disaster in Japan: Kumamoto Earthquake

• Prime Minister Sakae Takechi updates on the aftermath of a 7.13 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto:

  • 13 dead, hundreds of thousands evacuated, and thousands without power in sweltering heat.

  "People are still waiting to be rescued, calling it a race against time."
  — Prime Minister Sakae Takechi [02:40]

8. Entertainment: Allegations Against Jared Leto

• Jared Leto denies allegations of sexual misconduct and assault made by four women in a BBC documentary.
• Accusations date from 2002 to 2016 with corroboration from BBC reporting.

9. Tony Romo OWI Arrest

• Bodycam footage released of former NFL quarterback Tony Romo’s arrest for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Milwaukee. He did not invoke celebrity status, was booked, and released.

  "Returning from a golf outing to his parents home, Wisconsin native Tony Romo pulled over in Milwaukee on I43 Thursday."
  — Jeff Manasso [03:40]

• Romo faces a September court date; attendance is not mandatory for first-time offenders.

10. Medical Research

• A significant new study warns of the underestimated and potentially fatal risk of invasive mold infections.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Iran:
  "They've already apologized, but, you know, we got to smack them a little bit." [00:19]

• President Trump on Potential Resolution:
  "If we get there with an agreement at some point. But we're going to hit them very hard." [00:34]

• Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on the Economy:
  "The economy is showing impressive resilience even with recent shocks. The trends are positive and reveal solid growth." [01:28]

• Prime Minister Sakae Takechi on Earthquake Response:
  "People are still waiting to be rescued, calling it a race against time." [02:40]

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02 – Iran missile attack; President Trump response
• 00:46 – China’s reported weapons sales to Iran; White House update
• 01:01 – Dulles Airport renovation announcement
• 01:28 – Federal Reserve rate decision; market reaction
• 02:00 – Public health initiatives by UnitedHealth Group
• 02:40 – Japan earthquake update
• 03:17 – Allegations against Jared Leto
• 03:40 – Tony Romo’s OWI arrest
• 04:14 – Mold infection research

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Summary

This episode blends fast-breaking national security news, key political and economic updates, disaster coverage, and human-interest stories, capturing the urgent and concise tone characteristic of Fox News’ hourly updates. The central theme is the rising tension between the U.S. and Iran, with President Trump’s remarks driving much of the narrative. The podcast also highlights important domestic and international developments, ensuring listeners stay informed on a wide array of current events.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

Putting Iran on notice. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. President Trump warns another big hit is coming after Tehran fired missiles toward U.S. troops in the Middle East.

[Fox News Reporter]

President Trump says after five ballistic missiles were fired at US Troops in Jordan, it is the US s turn to hit back.

[President Trump]

It was a different group than we're dealing with. They've already apologized, but, you know, we got to smack them a little bit.

[Fox News Reporter]

Despite the escalating attacks between the US And Iran, the president says a deal to end the war. War is still possible and we'll see

[President Trump]

if we get there with an agreement at some point. But we're going to hit them very hard.

[Fox News Reporter]

Drone strikes have also hit two natural gas ships at a port in Egypt. It is not clear yet who is responsible. President Trump says he has been briefed.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House on a report that China was selling weapons to Iran. The president said President Xi told him he would not partake. The president with the comments. During an announcement about plans to renovate Dulles Airport outside Washington, the president price tag $20 billion.

[President Trump]

You'll walk right across the street and you'll have a glass bridge, a number of glass bridges that will go right into the terminal.

[Lisa Lacera]

The president says the project also calls for adding gates and a new garage that will accommodate 30,000 vehicles. A judge has ruled Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void them and request a new one. For the fifth straight time, the Federal Reserve decides to leave a key interest rate unchanged.

[Fed Chair Kevin Warsh]

The economy is showing impressive resilience even with recent shocks. The trends are positive and reveal solid growth.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh some economists had predicted the central bank would raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point. Wall street stocks sank after the Fed chose to not raise the rates. The Dow lost 1163 points. The NASDAQ off 433. The S&P minus 112. America is listening to FOX News.

[Fed Chair Kevin Warsh]

Across the country, UnitedHealth Group is working with local partners to build healthier communities every day. That includes helping partners like the good acre provide 45,000 meals and lower A1C in the twin Cities and helping hello Family doulas deliver 44% fewer underweight births in Spartanburg because building healthier communities starts by giving people access to the care and services they need to live healthier lives. Learn [e-mail] commitment Japan's Prime Minister says

[Lisa Lacera]

rescue rescue teams are in a race against time. With 13 people confirmed dead from yesterday's earthquake.

[Prime Minister Sakae Takechi]

Prime Minister Sakae Takechi says people are still waiting to be rescued, calling it a race against time. She promised all available resources are being committed. A shopping mall and a paper factory are among the locations being worked on. The quake hit the country's Kumamoto prefecture in the southwest yesterday with a locally reported magnitude of 7.13. Three quarters of a million people have been sent to evacuation centres. More than 36,000 homes are without power with temperatures reaching a humid 93 degrees. Jonathan Savage, Fox News Oscar winning actor

[Lisa Lacera]

Jared Leto is denying allegations of sexual misconduct and assault after four women came forward in a BBC documentary. The four women say Leto was an adult and they were teenagers when the assaults occur between 2002 and 2016. The BBC says it corroborated the women's accusations. Video released to former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's OWI arrest in Milwaukee last week.

[Jeff Manasso]

Returning from a golf outing to his parents home, Wisconsin native Tony Romo pulled over in Milwaukee on I43 Thursday.

[Lisa Lacera]

How many drinks have you had?

[Jeff Manasso]

Body cam shows Romo later taking a field sobriety test at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Did I pass this test?

[Lisa Lacera]

You turn around?

[Jeff Manasso]

No, I didn't. The 46 year old former star QB never mentioned his celebrity status before or after. He was later booked, then released for a first offense, OWI and refusal to take a breath test. Jeff Manasso, Fox News Roma was given

[Lisa Lacera]

a September court day, though Wisconsin law does not require him to show up in person, a first of its kind Study suggests invasive mold infections may be under an underestimated and potentially deadly threat. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.

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